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Kent, Wiliam L., fl. 1864 Enrollment certificate

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03857.75.01 Author/Creator: Kent, Wiliam L., fl. 1864 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: January 17, 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Order a Copy

One document signed by William L. Kent and Samuel Harrington. This document lists that George M. Eveleth was a member of the Massachusetts infantry from September 16, 1861 to his discharge on January 17, 1864. It also describes George as 24 years old 5 feet tall with a sandy complexion, grey eyes, and brown hair.

Eveleth, George M., 1837-1879
Kent, William L., fl. 1864
Harrington, Samuel, fl. 1864

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